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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.45, 651.02 and 289.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.45, 651.02 and 289.87 is: 434.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.45 : 651.02 = 289.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.45/651.02 = 289.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.45x = 651.02 × 289.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.45x = 188,711.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,711.17/434.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.37

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